factor

Synopsis

factor [integer]

Description

factor writes to standard input all prime factors for any positive integer
less than or equal to 1014. The prime factors are written the
proper number of times.

If factor is used without an argument, it waits for an integer
to be entered. After entry of the integer, it factors it, writes
its prime factors the proper number of times, and then waits for another
integer. factor exits if a 0 or any non-numeric character is entered.

If factor is invoked with an argument (integer), it writes the integer,
factors it and writes all the prime factors as described above, and then
exits. If the argument is 0 or non-numeric, factor writes a 0
and then exits.

The maximum time to factor an integer is proportional to sqrt(n), where
n is the integer which is entered. factor will take this time
when n is prime or the square of a prime.

Operands

integer

Any positive integer less than or equal to 1014.

Exit Status

0

Successful completion.

1

An error occurred.

Diagnostics

factor prints the error message Ouch! for input out of range or
for garbage input.